Ease Anxiety with Massage Therapy

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If you suffer from acute anxiety (panic attacks) or chronic anxiety (constant feelings of uneasiness and nervousness), you may not be living the life you deserve. Anxiety disorders can interfere with your life and cause other symptoms. You may avoid social events or traveling. It may become difficult to work and literally function in normal settings. Eventually, chronic anxiety may result in additional physical symptoms such as aches, pain, depression, insomnia, lowered libido and increased PMS.

Acute and chronic anxiety may result from an imbalance in brain chemistry. The brain reacts to a false emergency signal which triggers the release of hormones responsible for the fight or flight response. In addition, lower levels of serotonin make it more difficult for the person to relax.

Though there have been numerous drugs designed to relieve anxiety, some patients do not respond well to anti-anxiety medications and others may experience dangerous side effects. (If you are taking an anti-anxiety medication, do not discontinue your medication without the express consent and guidance of your physician!!)

Following a proper diet, exercising and getting plenty of rest are important in managing anxiety. Stress management and relaxation techniques are also crucial. Many studies have found massage therapy to be highly beneficial for those suffering from anxiety.

A study printed in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry concluded that “the massage subjects were less depressed and anxious and had lower saliva cortisol levels after the massage” when compared to the control group.1 The study also showed improvement in night-time sleep for the children and adolescents that received massage.

Another study printed in Biomedical Research (Japan) concluded that “facial massage reduced anxiety and negative mood status, and increased sympathetic nervous activity” when performed for 45 minutes in healthy female subjects.2

If you are looking for better ways to manage your anxiety disorder and improve the quality of your life, please contact a licensed massage therapist today.

He is very knowledgeable, and does not subject you to unnecessary prolonged treatments. He works at maintaining my good health. Very personable, love working with him to help myself.

Judy

What was your problem?

Pain in right arm and shoulder

Why did you choose our office?

Been coming to this office for years

What has happened since you started treatment?

Pain is going away slowly but surely.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

They care for their patients.

Natalie

What was your problem?

A torn cartilage in my knee, inflamed sciatica nerve in region of the hips

Why did you choose our office?

Dr. Greg Morrow was highly recommended by two sources.

What has happened since you started treatment?

A sound diagnosis was put in place for treatment and now I walk much better and have less pain.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He listens well. Displays a compassionate attitude. Demonstrates the ability to find many different kinds of options to solve the problems. His innate capability and kind demeanor keeps me coming back. He is a very good doctor and a fine man.

Anonymous

What was your problem?

Pinched sciatic nerve and severe back spasms, bad lower back

Why did you choose our office?

Recommended by a friend—30 years ago

What has happened since you started treatment?

Great relief as long as I continue monthly maintenance.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

They are caring and extremely professional. They show concern for your overall health. They are a blessing.

Anonymous

What was your problem?

Neck pain

Why did you choose our office?

Friend said how good they are.

What has happened since you started treatment?

My neck is better than it has been in years.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He is the very best and is the nicest doctor I ever had.

Nancy

What was your problem?

Lower back

Why did you choose our office?

Found an ad in the phone book

What has happened since you started treatment?

I’m extremely better than when I first arrived.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

I would highly recommend because of the way I feel now.

Brenda

What was your problem?

After years of suffering with sciatica from a lower back injury, I developed weakness and burning sensations in my legs.

Why did you choose our office?

Good reputation in community. Traction available.

What has happened since you started treatment?

I have some relief from sciatica. Treatment helps control level of pain and enables me to perform daily tasks.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

The doctors are very knowledgeable about the human body and understand the emotional impact that pain has on a person.

Anonymous

What was your problem?

Lower right back pain with extreme soreness

Why did you choose our office?

Recommended by a couple of friends

What has happened since you started treatment?

After six treatments I could tell a big difference in pain and soreness

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He is very thorough and explained everything that was wrong with me verbally and showed examples with skeleton.

Betty

What was your problem?

I had very tight hamstrings in both legs, lower back problems and achilles tendonitis.

Why did you choose our office?

I chose this office because Dr. Gregory Morrow is our neighbor and we know he is a nice guy and really knows what he is talking about.

What has happened since you started treatment?

My hamstrings and achilles have drastically improved. I am more flexible now than I have ever been in my life.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

I would recommend Dr. Morrow because of their expertise and because they helped my father and I.

Jack

What was your problem?

My lower back and my left foot

Why did you choose our office?

Recommended by a friend

What has happened since you started treatment?

Back pain is better and is being maintained. My left foot is better

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He cares about his patients and is thorough in treatment. And if he determines a medical doctor should be consulted, he encourages you to go.

Kathy

What was your problem?

Neck pain

Why did you choose our office?

Wife was here

What has happened since you started treatment?

Much better

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He knows what he is doing

Dave

What was your problem?

Back pain

Why did you choose our office?

Wife recommended

What has happened since you started treatment?

Always give me relief when I come for adjustment

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He is very good at knowing just what to do to help, trust him completely

Kim

What was your problem?

Shoulder, back pain

Why did you choose our office?

Heard good things

What has happened since you started treatment?

Pain is reduced by 80% and getting better daily.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

Definitely!

Brian

What was your problem?

Back problems—pain down my right leg—found out it was sciatica. Very painful

Why did you choose our office?

Kathy White recommended Dr. Craig Morrow

What has happened since you started treatment?

I’m feeling better! Yeah!!!

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

Dr. Craig Morrow takes time to listen to where you pain is. I was actually afraid to go to a chiropractor, but I’m so glad that I did!

Margaret LUnionville, IN

What was your problem?

Severe stiff neck—from fall injury, Fibromyalgia—muscle pain

Why did you choose our office?

Referred by another Dr.

What has happened since you started treatment?

My body is in better condition. Neck is corrected. The massage therapy is very beneficial to my condition.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

I recommend them all the time I get a chance. So much better now. I am more active-my weekly visits-keep my pain under control. Thank you for the blessings.

Judith

What was your problem?

Severe shoulder and neck pain that I had for a year with pain daily

Why did you choose our office?

I had heard good things about their office and how they had helped others.

What has happened since you started treatment?

I now only come one time a month as maintenance and I am pain free.

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

He is very thorough and really is very knowledgeable. After doing the exercises and regular appointments I feel better than I had in years.

Misti

What was your problem?

Neck and arm pain, headache

Why did you choose our office?

Patient referral, Betty Thacker

What has happened since you started treatment?

No pain and no headaches

Why would you recommend Dr. Morrow?

Very friendly staff. He does a great job explaining what is wrong with you and how the treatment works.